Spook's: Slither's Tale

Oct 7, 2024 8:30 AM

Author:Joseph Delaney

Slither's Tale is the eleventh book in Joseph Delaney's terrifying Wardstone Chronicles – over3 million copies sold worldwide!

'My name is Slither, and before my tale is finished you'll find out why . . .'

Slither preys upon humans, gorging upon their blood while they sleep. But a desperate farmer needs Slither to save the lives of his two youngest girls. In return he can have the eldest daughter, Nessa, to do with as he wishes. Slither's promise takes him and Nessa on a treacherous journey - and into the path of Grimalkin, the terrifying witch assassin . . .

Reviews

Be warned, these books are seriously scary

—— The Times

An 18th century romp, packed with colourful characters, enough surprises and twists to keep the reader guessing and enough gruesome details and fisticuffs to bring the era to technicolour life

—— The School Librarian

This book is super horror and holds mystery and intrigue

—— South Wales Argus

As clever and as tightly plotted as the first

—— Suffolk Journal

This is a gripping thriller with a zesty plot

—— Eastern Daily Press

Fans of Joseph Delaney's fantastic Wardstone Chronicles will need no urging to buy the latest instalment... Gripping, moving and terrifying for anyone of 10+.

—— Amanda Craig , The Times

Beautifully crafted, genuinely creepy and ludicrously enjoyable, it hooked me: I have since rushed through the entire series so far.

—— Time Out

It's a really enjoyable and exhilarating read...Five out of five stars.

—— Time Out

Seeped in legend and ghostly tales, the deliciously chilling Wardstone Chronicles reach thei eighth volume

—— Fiona Noble , The Bookseller

Fabulously dark, this series is an annual summer treat for 10+.

—— Amanda Craig , The Times

Delaney's latest instalment takes us on a breakneck speed, suspense- packed adventure, introducing a motley collection of hair-raising new enemies and some fascinating interplay on the fight between good and evil.

Ideal reading for the witching hours...

—— Pam Norfolk , Lancashire Evening Post

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